How to pronounce pilgrims
Say it like PIL-grumz. Pilgrims has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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- PIL
- grumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilgrims pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- grumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pilgrims
American and British speakers say pilgrims in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/ in the US and /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIL-grumz.
What does pilgrims mean?
- plural of pilgrim How to pronounce pilgrim
Questions about saying pilgrims
How do you pronounce pilgrims?
Say PIL-grumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilgrims?
Pilgrims has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · grumz.
Do Americans and Brits say pilgrims the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/ and the British form is /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.